Passed away at home on Tuesday 1 February 2022. Precious husband and soulmate of Anne. Devoted and much loved father and father-in-law of Margo and Simon, Kate and Dwayne. Treasured and dearly loved Poppa of Aidan, Fynn and Saskia. Loved and respected step-dad to Henry and Carmen, Stephen and Kate, Andrew, Michael and Phillip. Adored Poppa John of Mason and Gemma, Haylee, Sophie and Toby. Due to current COVID settings, a Private Celebration of John's life will be held on Sunday 6 February at 1.30pm. A big thank you to Waipuna Hospice staff and St John's Ambulance for their special care. Communications to Hope Family Funeral Services 4 Keenan Road, RD 3, Tauranga 3173.